Despite the clouds and slightly cooler temperatures, a nice amount of people were at Hanna’s Town this morning to enjoy Court Days. This is an annual event that celebrates the actual court cases that were tried at Hanna’s Town in the late 1770’s. Proctor’s Militia were there; blacksmith demonstrations, interpreters at the historic buildings. Kids games, basket weaving, a food booth. I was stationed at the Gaol (pronounced JAIL) for the morning. An added bonus was the colonial musicians that were playing music all day right across the path!
If you are local, you might want to go out tomorrow and join in the fun. I won’t be there tomorrow but all the fun and festivities will be. Our new shirts were in, and now I’m excited for the next event so I can wear it!
Nate’s family stopped over last night – Autmn brought me back an onyx type star and a post card from her vacation trip. I was excited to have them.
I will share Mike’s message from Hempfield – still in James. Do not slander (gossip) – That’s speaking evil for specific purposes. Don’t judge another. Life is short and uncertain. Be careful with what you plan. God’s plans are different than ours, and His WILL happen. We don’t know what will happen. Our life is like a mist, appearing for a moment. We must walk in the will of God even if it isn’t what we want or expect. Those things aren’t failure: God’s will is always for our good. We can’t count on our plans. Don’t presume: know that God directs our life, our steps. When we step outside His will we fail, even when we succeed. Don’t presume your plans are right. Let God lead. Who is in control in their own life???? Not!
On this day in 1865 Union General Gordon Granger declared slaves are free in Texas, now the date the end of slavery is celebrated across the US as Juneteenth. In 1910 Father’s Day was first celebrated in Spokane Washington, and in 1952 “I’ve got a Secret” with Garry Moore premiered. Taz – Tasmanian Devil (Warner Brother Cartoon) debuted in 1954; and in 1978 Garfield – by Jim Davis – first appeared in the comic strips. Birthdays: 1896 Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor; in 1897 Moe Howard (of Three Stooges fame); and in 1903 Lou Gehrig – baseball player. Nathanael Green died at age 43 in 1786 (Revolutionary War military leader – Greensburg was named after him). In 1953 Julius (age 35) and Ethel (age 37) Rosenberg were executed for espionage.
TOMORROW June 20 is:
- National Kouign Amann Day
- American Eagle Day
- International Nystagmus Day
- National Hike with a Geek Day
- National Vanilla Milkshake Day
- National Ice Cream Soda Day
- Father’s Day
- Turkey Lovers’ Day
- Anne and Samantha Day
- National Seashell Day
- Summer Begins
Lot’s of things to celebrate tomorrow. I kinda like seashells, and eagles are ok. Seldom hike with Geeks. Not an ice cream soda fan, or a vanilla milkshake fan. But we can all celebrate Father’s Day in one way or another. I’m sure Kath and I will discuss our dad and John! Have a great week – God bless…
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